Duan Sang's History of the Mongols

Author: Du Sang Feng Chengjun
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Publishing Date: 2001-06-01
Features: Among the various fields of Chinese chronological history, the Yuan Dynasty is an international project. This is because the historical activities of the Mongol people during this period hold significant global importance. The Yuan Dynasty, which established its capital in present-day Beijing, not only achieved the unification of the nation but also expanded outward, reaching as far as Eastern Europe. It established the Chagatai, Golden Horde, and Ilkhanate, exerting a profound influence on the historical trajectories of various ethnic groups in these regions. At the same time, it advanced the internal and external exchanges of traditional Chinese political, economic, and ideological culture to a higher and broader level. Therefore, to gain a comprehensive understanding and research of the history of the Yuan Dynasty and the activities of the Mongol people, it is necessary to refer to historical documents beyond traditional sources. The author, a renowned orientalist, wrote this monumental work in French, utilizing a vast amount of Arabic and Persian historical materials. It not only provides a detailed account of the activities of the Mongol people in Central Asia, West Asia, and Europe but also offers rich reference resources for the study and application of traditional texts such as The History of the Yuan Dynasty. As a result, it has received high praise and widespread use from scholars both in China and abroad.